re: Growing up in the 80s

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looking back as a kid I never knew anyone allergic to peanuts.

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I did....2 or 3 in my class.

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I can't recall anyone being autistic.

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I knew a couple of families that sent their autistic child to a "home". Autism wasn't understood and autistic kids weren't allowed in public schools.

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I used to take my 410 and go squirrel hunting by myself at my grandma's house

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I used my pellet gun to kill 2 in my yard today...near downtown dallas.

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Any other memories from you guys?

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I remember my parents talking about the '50s like you guys talk about the '80s.